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2021 Board Of Directors nominees

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The call has been answered: meet the 2021 nominees for our Board of Directors!

2021 B.O.D Nominees

Hello Members!

The board will be elected during Peg City Car Co-op’s 2020 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Co-op members can attend the online meeting by registering here: online registration.

2021 B.O.D Nominee bios:

This year our board has two vacancies, and one incumbent Director seeking re-election.

Director seeking re-election:

Riel Moar

I joined the Peg City Car Co-op board in Spring 2019 and am currently the Treasurer. I am a CPA and have worked as an internal auditor at IG Wealth Management for the past 7 years. I originally joined the PCCC board because I connected with the organization’s purpose and felt I could contribute with my accounting experience. I have enjoyed learning more about the organization and industry and am excited to get the opportunity to continue in my current role.

Nominees seeking election: 

Natalie Copps

As a long time member of Peg City Car Co-op, and a big believer in carsharing I would love to become a part of the Board. I’m a soon to be lawyer, as of June, and would love to put my legal and organizational development skills to use for Peg City! As a Métis woman, I’d also love to bring that perspective to the Board and the work Peg City does in the community. I’d particularly be interested in serving on the governance committee.

I’m currently an articling student at TDS Law, and will officially become a lawyer on June 24th. Before articling, I clerked for Justice Dawson at the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa. I have a law degree, a Masters in Conflict Studies and Comparative Politics and a B.A.(Hons) in Political Science and Art History. In my past life, I was also a political staffer for the former NDP government. Outside of work, I served on the Board of Directors for Rainbow Trout Music Festival for three years as Volunteer Director where I oversaw roughly 125 volunteers who made our festival run! RTMF is a working board so I was involved with a wide variety of organizational decisions. I was also involved in several student organizations while completing my law degree. I’ve also volunteered on a variety of political campaigns for every level of government.

When I’m not running myself ragged with work and volunteering, I love gardening, beadwork, bike riding, curling, reading, and being social (though the pandemic has put a big damper on that).

Elizabeth Kessler

I love Peg City and I have a passion for living a car-light lifestyle. I have experience with governance in a membership-based organization and I’ve been looking for more opportunities to be involved in the community. I know that the work of an organization’s board is integral to the functioning of an organization as a whole, and I think my organizational skills and experience in the nonprofit world would be an asset.

I’m a professional fundraiser with six years of experience. I currently work for a large nonprofit where I’m responsible for managing donor relationships and a implementing a multi-faceted fundraising strategy. Prior to getting into fundraising I worked as a community organizer and served on the board of a large student union in Ontario for two terms. I currently volunteer with Rainbow Harmony Project — Winnipeg’s LGBTQ community choir — and with a small community church where I’m a member. In the past I’ve also volunteered with the Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition and Climate Justice Ottawa.

I’m originally from Vancouver and settled in Winnipeg seven years ago after a brief stint in Ontario. I have a degree in political science, and my interests include canoeing, hiking, cycling, sewing, gardening and amateur music. I also have a passion for accessibility for people with learning disabilities and have conducted workshops on accessibility in community organizing. As a longtime public transit enthusiast, I got my driver’s license at the age of 27 after realizing it would be necessary if I wanted to go solo camping. My favourite car in the Peg City fleet is the green Kia Soul. I live in Osborne village with my partner, a small black cat, and seven bicycles.

Thanks for reading, see you at the AGM!

Only share-holding members are eligible to sit on the board.  Nominations have closed as of May 3, 2021.

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How To: Washing Cars and Earning Credit

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Peg City is glad to reimburse members for washing cars so long as the car is cleaned inside and out with before and after photos emailed along with your receipt. We’ll also add a $10 driving credit to your account as a thank-you!

Peg City staff washing cars

Carsharing and Cleanliness

Peg City staff clean and inspect vehicles on rotation, so evidence of other drivers and outdoor conditions is a normal part of carsharing.

Depending on the season, you’ll likely notice some level of dirt and debris on the vehicle exterior and interior floor mats when driving Peg City. That said, members are expected to clean up after themselves and their pets. Let’s talk reasonable expectations.

PCCC staff cleaning interior

How Much Mess Is Too Much Mess?

If you arrive at your vehicle to find garbage left behind, interior spills, or pet hair on the upholstery, please snap photos and submit them through the Damage/Maintenance report in the Peg City app. You can also send us a quick email. We’ll follow up with previous drivers and schedule the appropriate service in a timely fashion.

Transporting pets

Guidelines for Transporting Pets

Our members rely on our service for various needs, including caring for and transporting their furry friends! Pets must travel in a carrier or on a barrier in the cargo area of the vehicle. Please respect other members by cleaning up all pet hair, paw prints or other such messes before returning your car.

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Washing Cars and Earning Credit

If a vehicle’s interior becomes noticeably dirty during your booking,

1. Visit any coin-opMidtown car wash, or Chamois

2. Take before and after photos, and clean the vehicle inside and out!

3. Send us an email with the photos and receipts. We reimburse up to $25 per wash as much as twice a month. Plus, we’ll add a $10 driving credit to your account as a thank-you.

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Re:Member – Bike racks, trailer hitches, and more!

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Re:Member, Peg City Car Co-op members have access to a diverse fleet of vehicles, featuring bike racks and other accessories! Here is how to custom tailor your next booking.

various styles of peg city vehicles next to one another in front of the Provencher Bridge in Winnipeg

Accessorize your ride

Peg City Car Co-op has a vehicle for every occasion, so whatever your plans, you’ll find a ride that fits your trip. We offer a wide selection of vehicles from hatchbacks to cargo vans, featuring accessories such as bike racks, trailer hitches, provincial park passes, car seats, and more!

Peg City Car Co-op car, friends unloading bikes off of bike rack

Racks & hitches

Bike racks

This year we will be installing 8 Thule bike racks on vehicles ranging from hatchbacks, SUVs and crossovers. Each rack can carry two bikes and can be set up by following these easy-to-use instructions. We’re making it easier than ever to hit the trails this summer, all vehicles sporting a bike rack will also come equipped with a provincial park pass!

Peg City Car Co-op Truck with Canoe on the roof rack

Roof racks

One if by land, two if by… canoe?

For those of us who are not big on bikes but still have big adventures planned, we have a total of 17 vehicles equipped with roof racks for hauling skis, canoes, and cargo boxes.

vehicles equipped with trailer hitches

Trailer hitches

For those who are in it for the long haul, we have six vehicles equipped with trailer hitches, including mini-vans and half-ton trucks.

Peg City Car Co-op Van at the beach

Provincial park passes

This year we’re adding provincial park passes to half of our fleet! Whether you are hitting the beach or taking a weekend trip with the family, Peg City is there to take the hassle out of your weekend plans. Search for vehicles with park passes when booking your next summer fun day!

Peg City Car Co-op Van with family

Special cargo

Car seats

Members can now book a car with a pre-installed child car seat. We have installed Britax, Boulevard Clicktight child car seats in 10% of our vehicles, located in select neighbourhoods. This car seat is acceptable for use for children between 5 and 65 lbs and is easily adjustable. You can find installation instructions and user info here.

Members are welcome to make a complimentary 1-hour booking to visit one of our vehicles to inspect and get acquainted with this child seat. So long as no driving is done, we will waive the booking charges. Contact Member Services for more info.

Stow and Go

Search for flexible seating options! Members can find vehicles with up to eight seats and storage options like stow-and-go seating.

Loading Peg City Car Co-op Van at IKEA

Vehicle options

Peg City is proud to offer a diverse selection of vehicles for our members. We have over 60 cars, trucks, mini-vans, SUVs, crossovers, hybrid-electric vehicles, and cargo vans to choose from.

Picking up four kids from hockey practice? VAN

Towing a small trailer or hauling lumber? TRUCK

Running errands without ruining the environment? HYBRID

Find the ride that fits your trip!

Finding the right vehicle for your next booking is easy. Search for “Vehicle Types” and “Required Features” when making your next booking!

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2020 Annual General Meeting

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Notice of Online-AGM & Call for Nominations

Hello Members!

Please note that the Peg City Car Co-op 2020 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 6:00 pm. 

Below you’ll find the Agenda and the Call for Nominations for our Board of Directors. While all Peg City Car Co-op subscribers are welcome to join in, only Shareholding Members are able to vote or join the board. 

Click here to register to attend this year’s online AGM

Handouts, Documents, Information

All attendees will join the Webinar muted, we ask that attendees please use the chatbox to submit questions during the meeting.

Please review the attached documents:

2019 AGM Minutes

2020 AGM Agenda 

2020 Audited Financial Statements

Agenda for the FY 2020 Annual General Meeting

May 11, 2021 at 6:00pm

1. Welcome and Introductions (Dayna, President)
2. Approval of Minutes from FY2019 AGM
3. Review and Approval of Agenda (Dayna, President)
4. Managing Director Report (Philip, Managing Director)
5. Review and Approval of Financial Statements and Audit (Riel, Treasurer)
6. Appointment of Auditor (Riel, Treasurer)
7. 2021-22 Board Nominations, Open from the Floor (Dayna, President)
8. Election of the 2021-22 Board of Directors (Dayna, President)
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment

Join the board!

The Call for Nominations ends May 3rd, 2021, check out our online APPLICATION FORM.

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2021 Board Of Directors: Call for Nominations

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Join the board of Winnipeg’s one-and-only carshare! The Call for Nominations for our Board of Directors is open until May 3, 2021

We are looking for two individuals to join our team of dedicated carsharing enthusiasts. Read on for details! 

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10 Years of Carsharing

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We can’t believe it’s been 10 years! So much has changed since our first three cars came into service. Today we are chatting with some of our original board members and volunteers. Back in the days before key fobs, when a small group of volunteers had a vision for a car-free lifestyle.

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Re:Member – Business memberships

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Peg City provides a flexible transportation solution for businesses of all sizes. Our fleet of cars, trucks, SUVs and cargo vans can be booked online 24/7 to get you where you need to be.

Tired of paying for parking downtown? Sick of messing around with km reimbursements, capital purchases, vehicle maintenance, and insurance?

Our Business Memberships provide each driver with a personal key fob and an online account, allowing them to book a vehicle, where and when they need it. Our software organizes the booking charges for your entire organization and sends you a single monthly invoice.

Give your bookkeeper the day off: start carsharing today!

Find a plan that fits

Co-Op Member

Co-op Member

For entrepreneurs and small businesses who need occasional access to vehicles: from mom-and-pop to start-ups. Pick up supplies, meet with clients, and minimize capital costs. If you’ve got a project, Peg City has a ride to fit your trip.

Our Co-op Members pay $0 monthly fees, can add drivers to their accounts and have the flexibility to upgrade to Member + any month they choose. Check out our plans page for rates and details.

Co-Op Member+

Co-op Member +

For small teams running flexible, lean operations in the Downtown and core areas of Winnipeg. You are on the go and have diverse needs. Book a car to meet with clients, a truck to pick up materials, or a cargo van to move the big stuff. See pickup locations here.

Access the lowest hourly rates on our Member+ plan! Receive a single monthly invoice and take advantage of convenient payment options. Check out our plans page for rates and details.

Corporate Member

Corporate Membership

For large teams and corporate offices in the downtown/core Winnipeg area.

Make your office more sustainable by incentivizing your employees to bike, walk, or bus to work, while using carsharing instead of personal vehicles to get to important business meetings, pickup/deliver supplies and project materials. You can even offer access to carsharing as an employee perk!

You are looking to save on parking expenses, streamline transportation expense tracking, and keep things organized via a single monthly invoice! Remember, we cover the fuel, insurance, maintenance and more! See rates.

Non Profit Member+

Non-Profit Member+

No matter the size, non-profit organizations are busy serving their community. Avoid the hassle of vehicle purchases, maintenance and operation costs that are not in your mission statement… or budget!

Our Non-Profit Member+ plan gives you 24/7 access to our fleet of vehicles, at our lowest hourly rates and $0 monthly fees. Let us help you avoid the capital purchase of vehicles, save on parking expenses, and manage transportation costs via a single monthly invoice!

Get access to a wide range of vehicles for deliveries, meetings, and project materials. We cover fuel, insurance, maintenance and more!

Contact us to register on our Non-Profit Member + plan!

What’s included

Vehicle Access

24/7 access to our fleet of hatchbacks, trucks, SUVs, mini-vans and cargo vans.

Gas

The cost of fuel is always covered by Peg City. Fill up at any fuel retailer in Canada with our Shell fuel card.

Insurance

Learn more about the damage coverage options that are available to you. 

Cleaning

We clean and sanitize our vehicles on a regular rotation. Learn about our COVID-19 cleaning policies to see how our staff are addressing additional sanitation needs.

Perks

Peg City Members can earn driving credits, enjoy discounts with local partners, and get free overnight hours! Check out the Member Perks page to find out more.

Join today!

Find a plan that fits your unique business needs and start carsharing today!

Contact Member Services by email or call 204-793-3912.

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*SOLD OUT* Invest in Less with Peg City Car Co-op Investment Shares

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To our valued members and supporters: Investment Shares are sold out.

We’re excited to announce that we are now SOLD OUT of all $600,000 in Investment Shares!

Thank you to our valued investors for making this sale a huge success. Your investment means we can continue to grow and diversify our fleet by adding more vehicle options – like spacious cargo vans! Our investment drive in 2019 allowed us to grow our fleet from 40 to 60 vehicles in 2020!

Your continued support in Peg City Car Co-op allowed us to grow from a carshare with 3 cars operating in 1 neighbourhood to 60 vehicles in 11 neighbourhoods. Your investment will help us bring carsharing to even more people. Our goal is to reach nearly 100 cars by 2023. That means more people will be walking, biking and busing for most of their transportation needs, reducing congestion and pollution in Winnipeg.

Invest in Less: Investment Share opportunity with Peg City Car Co-op, two friends walking in the park

Watch your investment grow!

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Where to go: Stay home edition

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With few places to go as Manitoba shifts into code red, the Peg City crew brings you the staying home edition of our travel blog. We’ve all pitched in to showcase a little glimpse of something fun we are doing while we #stayhome and weather this storm. Enjoy!

As the folks behind curtain, we spend most of our waking hours obsessing over our fleet and ensuring that our members get to where they need to go. Typically the Where to go: blog would showcase the stories of our members (and staff) using our cars to travel around Manitoba, and beyond! But just as we were preparing our latest feature, cases started to climb in a big way. With the recent move to code red and people hunkering down we decided to look inward with our latest Where to go: stay home edition. Read on to learn about how the Peg City Car Co-op team is coping through our second lockdown! 

Will Belford: Fleet Manager

Doing the crossword.
Doing the crossword. Also featured: Lockdown hair.

We started getting the Saturday newspaper again. It’s nice to read something that isn’t on a screen. Especially when it’s local news. I recommend using a nice smooth pen to fill in the crossword. I also suggest cheating as much as you need to. The satisfaction of a filled puzzle is barely diminished by googling obscure clues! There is a crossword language, you’ll need a little help to decipher it. 

We’ve also gathered a few new plant buddies. We’ve bought a couple, but we’ve also had some clippings shared by friends. Some plants are very hearty and can withstand lopping off a branch to make a little friend, but none are more prolific than the spider plant! The spider-lings can be planted directly in soil. If you have any spare shot glasses left over from your mixology degree, pop them in and watch as the roots begin to grow! It can be a lovely daily meditation to visit and inspect while you preen over the rest of your flora.

And I’ve finally had the opportunity to make soap! We already had most of the equipment needed – another offshoot of having time to organize the basement a bit- and yes, I already had the lab coat. After watching videos and finding recipes online, all that was left was to make the mold and mix up a batch. Olive oil is a great starter oil, because you can make a nice soap with only one ingredient. We opted to add some coconut oil, Vitamin E, and Bentonite clay. Scented it with peppermint essential oil, and some dried mint from this year’s garden. We have so much soap now! I’ve been giving it away at every opportunity. I can see this being a lifelong hobby.

Michelle Panting: Fleet Assistant

Michelle, fleet assistan

Hi, I’m Michelle, Peg City’s Fleet Assistant. I’ve been spending many cozy hours over the stove since the lockdown began. As one of my pandemic projects, I’ve been trying my hand at more vegan recipes. Sometimes I’ll invent vegan interpretations of traditional recipes. Last week I made a Bolognese sauce swapping out the butter and meat for vegan butter, red lentils, and jack fruit. This dish produces the deep, rich flavours my body’s been craving as the cold descends. The key to getting the flavours right is to leisurely assemble the ingredients over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet, then reduce over a long, low simmer, stirring occasionally. 

Bolognese, vegan recipe

Colby Deighton: Member Services Coordinator

I’m Colby, Member Services Coordinator for Peg City. Recently, my partner and I have revamped our COVID-EOs music videos! We us our weekends to make dorky musical mashups! This project started during the OG lockdown in March. It began with us singing songs on our couch for our families, who we couldn’t gather with over Easter and Mothers Day. We took the summer off to have socially distant friend hangs and meet my 8-month-old niece, while numbers were low (she was born days after the first lockdown began!). Alas, here we are again. 

https://www.facebook.com/594491189/videos/10157607683506190/

This project is an extension of our ever-expanding musical curiosity. We started with just us signing and an acoustic guitar. In our latest piece, we’ve expanded to include drums, bass, electric guitar, dual clarinets, tambourine and some snappy harmonies. The songs featured are covers, but all the music and video are recorded and edited by the two of us! 

Enjoy! (Happy Birthday Greg.)

Philip Mikulec: Managing Director

Phil walking his dog.

Hello! I’m Philip, Peg City Car Co-op’s Managing Director, and fearless leader. When we first went into lockdown in March, I thought to myself, no problem I got this. As a card-carrying member of the I Don’t Need Anybody, Introverts Club, I figured I’d weather COVID with ease. To my surprise, cabin fever set in faster than COVID dies on a surface! I soon realized I’m going to need more than my introvert strengths to make it through. Learning from my hubris from round one, I’m more prepared than ever to deal with COVID round two! Out of the frying pan and into the fire, here we go! 

One of the things I started to miss quickly during round one of lockdown was my commute to the office! It was nice to get out of the house, but as an all-year-round cyclist, it was also a great way to get exercise daily. With no more biking to and from the office, I needed to find new ways to move around. Lucky for me, I’ve got a 9-year old dog who’s as fit as a fiddle, and always raring to go (usually she’s carrying me)! I now tag along with my partner to get some much needed fresh air and exercise. 

My partner and I have also taken to eating way more home-cooked meals. One of my most recent favourites is baking focaccia bread. Once baked, I cut the focaccia in half, cover it in garden-fresh pizza sauce, top it with a mound of mozzarella cheese, and then bake it a second time!

To cap off the night, I will usually cover myself in all the blankets we own, surround myself in candles, and read a book for at least an hour. It’s too easy to sink into a rhythm of binge-watching reality tv all night, but a steady diet of tv junk food can only get you so far! 

Stay home, Stay Safe, Stay sane.

Thanks for reading folks! Feel free to share your lockdown self-care project with us on Facebook and Instagram using #pegcitycarcoop!

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Add 2 free drivers, plus earn credit!

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Why? Because we like you, that’s why.

From now until Jan 15th, 2022, add up to 2 new drivers to your Member or Member Plus account for $0!
We will waive their $25 registration fee + give you a $25 driving credit. 

Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Two Free Drivers”, and we’ll get you all set up.

One great perk of being a Member is that your account can have up to five drivers. Each person receives their own fob, and the account can be set up in a couple of ways. You can all have access to the same bookings, which makes pick up, drop off, and running errands with another person a breeze. You can also set your account so that each driver can only see and access their own individual bookings, which is a good option for drivers living in separate households – such as siblings, partners or parents – and you don’t necessarily need or want to share your booking info with them.

Worried about your roommate or brother-in-law causing damage to a Peg City car? You can join our Damage Pool for just $50/year, and ALL drivers on the account are covered! Read more about insurance, and the rights and responsibilities of members and additional drivers HERE.

Offer ends January 15th, 2022. Good for up to 2 new drivers. Maximum 5 drivers per member account. Casual accounts are not eligible for additional drivers perk.

Plus, receive a complementary PCCC Swag Bundle for each driver added!

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